'Bandits perennial scoring leader John Tavares is arguably the best lacrosse player in history, notching 1051 points (517G, 534A) in 163 games, while his nephew of the same name – one of the Bandits ball boys – recently became the first underage player to be granted “exceptional” status by the Ontario Hockey League.'

'This season, the 20 year old was second on Medicine Hat with 74 points (30+44) in 58 games. In the postseason, the Tigers’ alternate captain led the team in scoring with 11 points (3+8) in 13 games. Medicine Hat lost in six games to the Prince Albert Raiders in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. The Tigers were the 2004 WHL Champions.'

'Plante left the NHL with 95 career goals and 245 career points in 438 games. The former college standout had a nice career when he learned to compensate for his lack of size and strength, but ultimately his physical shortcomings cost him an NHL job.'

'"The thing I remember (most) about Teddy is the effect he had on other people," former Sabres captain Michael Peca said. "He was able to get the most out of him because he was honest. People said they loved watching us because we were the hardest-working team in the league. Ted Nolan epitomized that."'